What type of transmission fluid should I use in 2000 jaguar xj8

 

I think everyone is avoiding your question because they don't want to get into that endless discussion. Just use the forum search and you will find many opinions.

 

There is a simple and correct answer. Make sure the brand and type you are interested in using meets the Jag specification. If the spec is not in the owners manual, it's in JTIS.

There's little to gain and much to lose if someone wants to get clever and start experimenting.

 

Having just done it in my x350 and after getting a headache researching, I took the car to my local ZF transmission specialist and said "use a quality but cost effective transmission oil."

Take it to a Jag indy or a reputable specialist transmission shop and let them figure it out. It will cost a few bucks more than Jiffy Lube.

 

Esso LT 71141/Mobile ATF LT 71141 or ZF Lifeguard 5 is my choice.

 

The problem with asking a question like that is that there are probably a hundred fluids on the market that are compatible with that transmission.

I ended up with the one that was easily and cheaply available from Wal Mart.

 

Any fluid which BMW uses in the 5hp24 will do... I'm using Mannol AG52. Cheap and cheerful. Also used by many other users of the 5hp24 (Audi, BMW, ...).

 

What fluid did you use? Name/Brand

 

I used valvoline max life, but I have an xjr, so the requirements are not quite the same.